Author : Simon Burton
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136528571
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (365 download)
Book Synopsis Handbook of Sustainable Refurbishment: Housing by : Simon Burton
Download or read book Handbook of Sustainable Refurbishment: Housing written by Simon Burton and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-03-29 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on careful analysis and experience in all housing sectors and house types, this handbook explains and demonstrates how to incorporate the most effective energy saving measures in the existing housing stock. It begins by setting out the basic aims of sustainable refurbishment before presenting a large number of illustrated case studies from a range of single- and multi-family dwellings. A practical section then details the specific measures that can be taken to reduce the energy demand of buildings, with extensive references to further resources. Written for architects and building engineers, the book combines technical and managerial solutions demonstrating that a new refurbishment culture needs to be created that radically improves the energy performance of all existing houses whenever any opportunity presents itself and whenever any work is carried out.